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Arvid Lindblad has been granted a Formula 1 superlicence after the FIA World Motor Sport Council made an exception for Red Bull’s 17-year-old protege
Arvid Lindblad, Red Bull’s 17-year-old protege, has been granted a Formula 1 superlicence by the FIA World Motor Sport Council.
Currently, Lindblad is ranked third in the Formula 2 standings with two wins under his belt.
He became eligible for the superlicence by winning the Formula Regional Oceania title and made his F1 testing debut with Red Bull earlier this year.
Despite the age requirement being 18, an exception was made due to Lindblad’s outstanding performance in single-seater formula car competitions.
The FIA’s decision marks a significant moment in F1 history, allowing Lindblad to potentially participate in Friday practice sessions and eventually secure a race seat in Red Bull’s second team, Racing Bulls.
This move comes in light of the possibility for driver lineup changes within Red Bull, with world champion Max Verstappen nearing a one-race ban, setting the stage for Lindblad’s potential future role in the team.
